Patient Scheduling Clerk

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Mediclinic Cape Gate | Brackenfell, Cape Town | South Africa
Closing date: 14/01/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Jamie Levern Scholtz
Reference number: 56610
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo ensure that all theatre cases are scheduled correctly to mitigate operational and financial risks and effective utilisation of theatres.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASSchedule theatre cases correctly to ensure optimal utilisation of theatres as per hospital requirements.Ensure timeous distribution of theatre lists to all relevant parties as per the Patient Administration Manual.Load all bookings and theatre cases and allocate wards to ensure optimal utilisation of available beds as per wards requirements.REQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Grade 12 or equivalent
DESIRED EDUCATION: None
REQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience working with computers
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Theatre / ICU scheduling experience; AS400; ICD and CPT coding in a private health care facility
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEApplication of clinical codes, up to level 1 coding (e.g.
identifying the appropriate code to best describe procedure performed).Patient admin programmes on the AS400 system.Allocation of theatre time for patient/booking; transferring theatre schedule information.Anatomy knowledge and terminology.All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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